Senior Activities
Prom
May 14th, 2022 - 7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Ross High School
Entrance Fee Information
- Cost: $40.00 - $60.00
- All tickets must be purchased online.
- All guests must have a guest form on file.
- Last day to purchase a ticket: May 13th @ 2:50 P.M..
FRHS Administration reserves the right to revoke privileges for any reason including, but not limited to, attendance, behavior, and grades.
All attendees must present a valid photo ID to gain admittance.
Anyone suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or any other nonprescription chemical will be remanded to the police and disciplinary action taken.
Senior Awards
May 19th, 2022 - 6:30 P.M.
Ross High School Performing Arts Center
An evening to celebrate the accomplishments and scholarships earned by the Class of 2022.
Students will be invited if they are receiving an award or recognition. Please note - not all acknowledgements are attached to scholarship dollars.
Senior Exams
May 25th-27th, 2022
Follow the schedule that will be shared with all Ross students in FinalForms
Kente Cloth Draping Ceremony
May 27th, 2022
St. Paul Episcopal Church 206 N. Park Ave.
Baccalaureate
June 1, 2022 - Location: TBD
Commencement Information
Caps and Gowns Distribution
May 5th, 2022
Ross High School Commons
For those who have not ordered their cap and gown, contact Jostens at Jostens.com.
Students must purchase a cap and gown in order to participate in the commencement ceremony.
Gowns should be taken home immediately and checked for size and length.
Report any inaccuracies as soon as possible.
Gowns need to be pressed and placed on hangers.
NO DECORATING OF CAPS OR GOWNS.
The cap and gown are keepsakes and do not need to be returned.
Commencement Rehearsal
June 2nd, 2022
Ross High School Performing Arts Center
This is MANDATORY, students must be present or they will not be able to participate in the Commencement Ceremony and will not receive their commencement ticket code.
Commencement Tickets
No tickets will be issued for commencement. All ceremony options will be outdoors at Don Paul Stadium.
Commencement Parade
Ross graduates will walk from FRHS to Don Paul Stadium using the following route: Clinton to Don Paul Stadium.
The community is invited to line these streets to cheer on the graduates as the last graduating class from our current Ross HS building.
Commencement Ceremony
June 5th, 2022 - 2:00 P.M.
Rain Dates - June 5th - 6 P.M. or June 6th at 7 P.M.
Don Paul Stadium
Graduates must report to the Commons for final preparations with their caps and gowns at 12:30 P.M..
Only students participating in the Commencement Ceremony are permitted to enter. No friends, parents, or relatives, etc.
The Don Paul Stadium gates will open at 1:00 P.M. for guests.
It is highly recommended that you determine a meeting spot to reconnect at the end of the ceremony.
Please note - for ceremonial purposes, each graduate will be handed the diploma cover. The diplomas may be picked up after the ceremony in the Commons at Ross.
Commencement Etiquette
Hold your applause until all graduates receive their diploma. This ensures that the parents of others who have also earned the right to walk can hear their child's name being called as well. Thank you for your cooperation regarding this matter.
Remain seated for the same reasons as noted above.
Commencement Pictures
A professional photographer will take a picture of each senior receiving their diploma.